BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad (Printable)
Juicy grilled chicken on fresh greens with veggies.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken & Marinade
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 3 tbsp BBQ sauce (plus extra for brushing)
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Salad
08 - 5.3 oz mixed salad greens
09 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
10 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
11 - 5.3 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
13 - 1 avocado, sliced
14 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
→ Dressing
15 - 2 tbsp olive oil
16 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
17 - 1 tsp honey
18 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
19 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - In a bowl, mix olive oil, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken cubes and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Thread chicken cubes onto skewers.
03 - Grill skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with extra BBQ sauce, until cooked through and slightly charred.
04 - While the chicken cooks, arrange salad greens, peppers, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and cucumber in a large serving bowl.
05 - Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
06 - Place grilled chicken skewers on the salad. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The warm charred chicken against the cool crisp vegetables is a textural dream.
- You get that classic smoky BBQ taste but in a fresh guilt-free format.
02 -
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before using them so they do not burn on the grill.
- Let the chicken rest for a minute off the heat before slicing or serving to keep the juices inside.
03 -
- Reserve a little bit of the fresh marinade before adding the raw chicken to use as a sauce base.
- Do not overcrowd the grill or the chicken will steam instead of char.